Rights, Laws, and Court Cases
Information that is presented in a way that favors one perspective
Bias
What length is a U.S. Senator’s term?
6 years
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
18
What is a legal member of a country?
Citizen
What is the highest court in the United States?
US Supreme Court
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100
Is jury duty an obligation or a right?
Obligation
What is a person who becomes a citizen through a legal process?
Naturalized citizen
Which amendment protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
Who presides over the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Which amendment defines citizenship?
14th Amendment
Which Supreme Court case protected student free speech rights?
Tinker v Des Moines
What major Supreme Court case desegregated schools?
Brown v Board of Education
Executive leader of a state government
Governor
Government ruled by a king or queen
Monarchy
What is the idea that everyone must follow the law and no one is above it?
Rule of law
Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? (review connection)
Judicial Branch
Citizenship at birth based on parents
Rule of Blood
Which level of government handles education standards?
State Government
Policy dealing with issues inside a country
Domestic policy
What type of government does the United States have?
Republic/Representative democracy
Which branch has the power to impeach the president?
Legislative Branch (House of Representatives)